Which of the following theories, unlike most theories, raises the question of why someone does not engage in criminal behavior?

a. Social control theory
b. Social bond theory
c. Differential association theory
d. Interactionist theory


a. Social control theory

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Prosecution in a murder case has failed to prove that the suspect intentionally assaulted the victim with the intent to kill the victim. Explain what options for the prosecution may be available if this situation occurs

What could the defendant expect to gain from the lack of proof? If any other charges can be introduced, what charges might be pursued? Would the degree of proof be the same as that required proving intent?

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Choose the list that best describes the process of inductive reasoning.

a. specific data; patterns/themes/relationships; hypotheses; broad theory/explanations b. patterns/themes/relationships; hypotheses; specific data; broad theory/explanations c. broad theory/explanations; hypotheses; patterns/themes/relationships; specific data d. hypotheses; patterns/themes/relationships; specific data; broad theory/explanations

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The acronym CTR stands for currency ____ reports

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture is called:

a. assimilation. b. acculturation. c. socialization. d. adaptation.

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